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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.78, 7,209.33 and 2,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.78, 7,209.33 and 2,139.10 is: 3,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.78 : 7,209.33 = 2,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.78/7,209.33 = 2,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.78x = 7,209.33 × 2,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.78x = 15,421,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,477.80/4,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.61

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